Any margarita fans out there among my baking friends? If so, you’re about to be introduced to your new favorite cake. This beauty is a magical combination of tart, sweet citrus, a bit of Tequila, and a hint of salt. It is essentially the dessert version of a margarita. This cake is wonderfully sweet and tart, with a hint of […]

Cobblers, crisps, and crumbles are a great way to enjoy your favorite fruits while keeping things simple. After baking those Cherry Cheesecake Bars recently, I still had plenty of cherries just begging to be made into something delicious. I thought to keep things simple with a dessert I could whip up quickly and with minimal mess. This amazingly easy, rustic […]

It seems like fresh berries often get left out of the cookie fun. If you want to go the fruit route for a batch of cookies, dried fruits like cherries and cranberries usually get preference. Fresh berries can be, well, a bit of a messy proposition to mix into cookie dough. But if you start with a super soft, cake-like […]

Hi, I’m Jennifer McHenry. Welcome to Bake or Break, or BoB as we affectionally call it. This is my journal of over seven years of adventures as an amateur baker. I feature recipes from some of my favorite, trusted sources and have recently started developing original recipes. The recipes you’ll find as you browse through the recipe index tend toward low-effort, high-reward although you’ll find some special “worth the effort” treats, too.

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